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Gold market rally: China’s reaction
Despite the fact that August is a “dead” month for Chinese jewelers, the demand for gold bullions is growing. In Shanghai people keep buying 50g and 100g bullions.
Newsweek: “How Dumb Are Americans” and why?
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Newsweek: “How Dumb Are Americans” and why?
US news. Despite the widely spread opinion about the I-couldn’t care less attitude of American media to the intellectual level of its citizens, “Newsweek” magazine has published an eloquently titled article “How Dumb Are We?”
Demonstrating the self-criticism that one can only be jealous of, the author of the article Andrew Romano admits that “…the country’s future is imperiled by our ignorance”, citing as arguments the results of a quiz, which has been carried out by his periodical among 1,000 Americans. What exactly was shocking for the world investors about this information, and how much? What is this quiz, and what are its results?Moody’s Investors Service downgrades Japan’s credit rating: consequences for Japan and its national currency
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Moody’s Investors Service downgrades Japan’s credit rating: consequences for Japan and its national currency
On August 24th Moody’s downgraded Japan’s credit rating down to Аа3 (one level down). Later the rating agency cut the ratings of Japan’s 3 leading banks.
What are the consequences?
According to the experts of Masterforex-V Academy, first of all the rating cut affected Japanese-T-bonds, thus making them riskier assets. Though the forecast remained “stable” as the Japanese securities are popular among investors.
Caution is up to the point: the ban on “short” sales is prolonged
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Caution is up to the point: the ban on “short” sales is prolonged
The ban on “short” sales is prolonged by Italian and Spanish stock regulators till September 30, and by the French ones – till November 11.
This ban was introduced with the purpose of stabilization after strong fluctuations occurred at exchange trading marketplaces on August 10-11.
Banks’ stocks were mostly harmed during those days; in particular, the cost of French Societe Generale lowered by 15%, due to what the management of the bank initiated a special investigation.
“Short” sales are the uncovered sales, at which a broker flogs the shares than have been taken on credit with the purpose to buy out and return them afterwards. They allow earning at the falling market and may on condition of considerable volumes cause a stock market crash.
There now exists a long-term ban on such transactions in many other countries.
William Harrington says Moody's Investors Service is corrupt
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William Harrington says Moody's Investors Service is corrupt
The world’s biggest credit rating agencies are capable of influencing the economies of certain countries. This is what the former derivative products senior vice president of Moody's Investors Service William Harrington wrote in his claim against the rating agency to the SEC.
For investors: what are the unknown reasons of gas scandal in Europe?
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For investors: what are the unknown reasons of gas scandal in Europe?
Investment news, Russia. August in Russia have recently been characterized by world media as an unlucky (or even “cursed”) month, during which only troubles are to be expected (from default in 1998 to war with Georgia in 2008). This time in August it “burst” at the place, where nobody would expect – in most trouble-free gas sphere of Russia.
Foreign companies, which are not satisfied with, as they suppose, non-market and high gas prices, lay one legal complaint against Gazprom after another. Experts of Forex Academy and Masterforex-V Stock Exchange Trade singled Russian “Gazprom”:
AUDUSD: external success vs internal problems
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AUDUSD: external success vs internal problems
Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia, is concerned about a possible slowdown in the global economic growth. According to The Prime Minister says that the major reason for that is the eurozone’s inability to solve its debt problems. However, she assumes that the Australian economy will keep growing on its substantial commodity exports to India and China, fast-growing economies.
Analysis of S&P500 index from the point of view of volatility trading
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Analysis of S&P500 index from the point of view of volatility trading
Stock exchange news. Last week amid the issued weakly macroeconomic statistics, S&P500 index future moved from significant option barrier of 1200 and again lowered to the minimal numbers of about 1120, which had been observed during the last period. Currently 1100 and 1050 option barriers, as well as a local minimum of 1077 represent the levels of support, which can stop or weaken further decline. The levels of resistance on the way upwards are represented by 1200 and 1250 option barriers, as well as the current month’s level of maximal volumes, namely, 1184.
Angela Merkel: no recession in Germany
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Angela Merkel: no recession in Germany
On Sunday in a TV interview Angela Merkel pointed out the stability of Germany’s economic indicators and denied the very possibility of an economic recession in the country.
Algorithmic Trading Based on Sniping Method - Experiment Continues
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Algorithmic Trading Based on Sniping Method - Experiment Continues
Algo-trading - what are the advantages of robot-backed trading in market instruments?
In the previous issue we spoke of Sniping Method, a semi-automated universal TS for trading stocks, futures and currencies. Main principles of sniping that the system is built on are shown here.
This method aroused widespread interest in the trader community followed by offers to create a trading robot based on algorithms.
We started our own work instead of accepting offers from third parties. We faced a challenging task - to write a trading automat which can work round the clock, does not need interference and provides consistent returns. To be accurate, a profitable trading system depends 80% on how appropriately the following trading algorithms are implemented:
Trading System: 'Flat Break + Volumes'
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Trading System: 'Flat Break + Volumes'
One should be taught to trade only by professionals and rely only on oneself...
For your information: the Faculty of Flat Break; Automation; Auto-Trading opens a new department - TS of Flat Break + Volumes.
Commencement of classes. In August the Department will start classes on the trading system primarily focused on volume analysis and price behavior at approaches to important levels. Why it is volume analysis that was added to the Flat Break trading system? Igor Kazakov (IGor-K), Head of the Department, answers.
Volume-based trading
Will USA and EU succeed in putting S&P, Moody’s and Fitch in their place?
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Will USA and EU succeed in putting S&P, Moody’s and Fitch in their place?
The US and EU authorities have started a big-scale campaign against Standard & Poor's, Moody’s and Fitch. The reason is obvious: the 3 rating agencies have turned into a supra-government union, that can easily change the investment attractiveness of any country in the world by upgrading or downgrading the country’s credit rating, thus making it lose or acquire multi-billion investments. Finally the affected finance ministries and central banks started questioning the competence and objectiveness of those rating agencies and decided to strike back.
Is Japan recovering from recession?
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Is Japan recovering from recession?
Forex news. Today appeared the data about Japanese financial indicators. Thus, GDP for the 2nd quarter of 2011 has decreased by 1.3% on an annual basis and by 0.3% in comparison with the 1st quarter of current year. GDP deflator has amounted to -2.2% during the 2nd quarter of current year. This indicates that deflation pressure remains in Japanese economy during the 3rd quarter already, although this number appeared to better than had been expected, as Kyodo News agency admits.
Mexico: backwater or slough for foreign investors?
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Mexico: backwater or slough for foreign investors?
What countries are suitable for investments? These days the USA, Japan and Europe are financially and economically unstable. That is why more and more investors start looking at Latin America as a suitable place for investment. Such investment gurus as George Soros and Warren Buffer have already invested in the region. Numerous analysts assume that the investment potential of Latin America is considerable and underestimated, with some countries of the region being the frontrunners in terms of economic growth. They say Latin America well may turn into a global economic center. Some Latin American “tigers” are ready to become the “locomotives” of the global economy.
Global economy is in search for lifesaver.
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Global economy is in search for lifesaver.
The global community was right when being concerned about the prolonged talks between the US Congress and Obama’s administration on the US debt ceiling issue. This is another wakeup call confirming the weakness of the US Dollar. A US rating cut by Standard & Poor’s was a natural outcome. Moreover numerous investors anticipated the rating cut as in practice it had happened much earlier.
Where is Fortune wrong while defining the leaders of investments into world car industry?
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Where is Fortune wrong while defining the leaders of investments into world car industry?
Investment news, USA. All world automobile giants proudly claim that they have overcome the crisis and are looking forward “with optimism”. Is it really true? Who is the leader, and who is the outsider in the growth of the company’s profit, which means a solid foundation for steady growth of shares of their enterprises? Analysis of the reports on the results of the second quarter of 2011 provides interesting material for traders and investors, which is very far from the company’s advertising leaflets and press-releases.
What is the“Fortune”rating of the most profitable automobile companies worldwide?Why does gold keep growing in price?
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Why does gold keep growing in price?
This morning in Honk Kong gold hit a new price record, $1704,80/oz. At the same time Asian markets declined. According to numerous experts, it happened because Standard & Poor’s had cut the US credit rating from AAA down to AA+ and had set a negative forecast for it.
The stocks of McDonalds, Pepsi, Nescafé, Gillette keep gaining value. What can suspend their growth?
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The stocks of McDonalds, Pepsi, Nescafé, Gillette keep gaining value. What can suspend their growth?
Western brands have had a major problem - domestic rivals in some of the biggest countries – Russia, China, India and Brazil. Investors start showing more and more concerns while the media start doubting that McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Nescafé, Gillette and other global brands will conquer the world. What are the threats for those who invested in the “blue chips”?
GBPUSD: volatility outlook for August 4th 2011
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GBPUSD: volatility outlook for August 4th 2011
Yesterday’s trading sessions proved to be rather attractive in terms of volatility purchases. However, at this point it is rather risky to buy volatility. During the first half of the Euro session GBPUSD passed more than 100 pts. The level of volatility remained high.
Silver market perspectives
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Silver market perspectives
The market of silver (like gold) depends on both economic and political factors. Sometimes the second group of factors has a more considerable impact on the market. One of the major factors is inflation hedging.
In connection with a slowdown in the buying power silver and gold are safe heaven assets. Precious metals always maintain their value unlike currencies.
GBPUSD: volatility outlook for August 1st-5th
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GBPUSD: volatility outlook for August 1st-5th
Gold market perspectives
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Gold market perspectives
In order to invest in gold or any other precious metal it is necessary to define the near-term perspectives. Historical data show that during the period of 2001-2011 gold gained 500%.
6ЕU1 and ЕUR/USD: smooth decline
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6ЕU1 and ЕUR/USD: smooth decline
The common European currency is not in a hurry to make sharp moves, slowly proceeding with its retracement. During today’s Euro trading session EURUSD updated the local low. The news about the dissolution of the Spanish parliament in late September 2011 and new parliamentary elections worried the market. The bulls’ morning efforts to gain control failed.
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